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Spring means crocuses, pussy willows, robins and the start of the busy wedding season for Event Planners.

I am reminded of my parent's wedding, a simple tea in November 1953, for two 17-year-olds with a sense of urgency due to the pending birth of my sister in a few short months. 64 years later they are the most loving couple I know and an inspiration to their kids, grandkids and extended family.

What is the key to a happy marriage?

According to my parents:

1. Say I love you at least once every day.

2. Hold hands like you are young lovers.

3. Dance like you are the only ones in the room.

No matter how big or small, your wedding day should be fun not filled with so many last minute details you don’t get to enjoy it. Choosing to hire an Event Planner will ensure you can relax and have a stress-free, happy celebration with your family and friends.

At the end of the day you will be married and the reward, for couples like my parents, is 64+ years of wedded bliss.

First impressions count and when it comes to staging food for a party; the 3 simple rules below will impress both you and your guests:

1. Levels, levels, and more levels – not the level you use to hang a picture, we’re talking varying the heights of your platters, bowls and plates using crates, boxes or whatever else you may have on hand. Simply cover the props with fabric, table cloths or linens of some type and voila! Incorporating levels not only adds interest, it saves space, is inexpensive and produces dramatic results.

Levels! Levels! Levels!

2. Pick a theme – could be a colour, season, occasion, desserts. Themes help you focus, add continuity and keeps your planning easy and contained.

90's Party!

3. Use old items in new ways – butcher or brown paper is one of our favorite versatile decorating tools. Roll it out and set food right on the paper, use a sharpie to label each item. Easy, fun and unusual. Bonus- it makes for a quick clean up!